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History unearthed: Group becomes part of the dig at field school
By BRENDAN MILLER on August 9th, 2025
bmiller@medicinehatnews.com The public is not normally allowed to participate in an official archeological dig, however a team of four each week has been busy unearthing artifacts and debris at an old horse stable site in the Historic Clay District during an archaeology field school program led by Dr. Talva Jacobson, an archaeologist with 15 years ... Read More »
1 responseCouncil hopeful plans to draw on community experience
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Medicine Hat city council candidate Pamela Kunz says she has subconsciously been preparing for her campaign for years. Kunz moved into the city in 1995 and opened her first business, and from there has taken on several managerial roles, including currently, where she works with a safety training and services organization. She balances this ... Read More »
1 responseFeds, province extend added support to farmers facing low crop yields
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Canada and Alberta, through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, are helping farmers facing a tough season with an increased low yield allowance. Agriculture Financial Services Corporation has adjusted the low yield allowance, enabling farmers to salvage crops for livestock feed in an effort to reduce producers’ feed-related costs, says the province, in response to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!City’s utility pricing, fees well below average
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 9th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In a report released Thursday, the city says its residential electricity and natural gas customers have paid on average $688 less than customers in other Alberta cities in 2025. According to the report, this is due in part to the city’s lower distribution costs, such as administration, service, distribution and MCAF (Municipal Consent & ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!August’s annual Perseid meteor shower to peak next week
By ANNA SMITH Local Journalism Initiative on August 9th, 2025
asmith@medicinehatnews.com Early next week, the Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak, offering a chance for expert and amateur astronomers alike to see the remarkable annual phenomenon. The shower will peak Aug. 12 and 13, and astronomer and Eagle Butte Observatory owner Rod DeVries says he recommends bringing a pair of binoculars, if possible, as they ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Veiner Centre Euchre results for June 2025
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
Monday, June 2 1. George Marsall 2. Dennis Smith 3. Loretta Donahue, Janet Squires, Lloyd Fowlie, George Evans, Kathy King, Butch Hiltz > tie 4. Mike Alcock 5. Marie Couch, Mike Beaton Thursday, June 5 1. Terry Young 2. Philip Conroy 3. Shirley Brooks 4. Lloyd Fowlie 5. Al Carruthers Monday, June 9 1. Frankie ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Medicine Hat Duplicate Bridge results for June 2025
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
Tuesday June 3 North/South 1. Rita Langford – John Weatherhead 2. Lorena Kelly – Barb Aldag East/West 1. Cliff Bryanton – Terry Lynn Noble 2. Lloyd Fowlie – Lynn Fowlie Friday June 6 North/South 1. Mona Girling – Cliff Bryanton 2. Terry Lynn Noble – James Van Dam East/West 1. Munden Coates – Marcia Garman ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Applications open for 25 royal scholarships up for grabs
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The province is once again awarding scholarships to 25 Advancing Futures students through its commemorative Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Scholarship. The scholarship reflects the value the royal couple places on education and was created as a legacy in honour of their tour of the province in 2011. The awards, valued at $2,000 each, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!No public risk in ongoing investigation in Rosemary after RCMP, ALERT raid home
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com In the early morning hours Thursday, RCMP from Brooks and Bassano, along with the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT), executed a search warrant on a residence in Rosemary. There was a large police presence reported in the area Thursday. Officers say the investigation is isolated and there is no public safety risk. Further ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!MH Health Foundation raffle will support children at local hospital
By Medicine Hat News on August 8th, 2025
The Medicine Hat Health Foundation is launching a new raffle, with a chance to win a flight for two guests. This new raffle is in support of Children’s Health at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital, with MHHF aiming to improve local health care by updating equipment for Children’s Health in the region. Tickets are $20 ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Free student orientation event for first-time bus riders
By MEDICINE HAT NEWS on August 8th, 2025
newsdesk@medicinehatnews.com The Medicine Hat Public School Division released details on this summer’s My First Ride Program, which prepares first-time school bus riders for the upcoming year. This is a free event and open to kindergarten students and all other first-time bus riders, giving them a chance to experience riding a school bus before the first ... Read More »
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